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IRGC Escorts Vessel As Trump Issues Shoot Order Over Rising Hormuz Mine Threat Crisis

| Apr 24, 2026, 11:30:00 AM | TOI.in
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Iran’s IRGC Navy escorted a bulk carrier through contested waters as reports emerged of new mines in the Strait of Hormuz. Donald Trump responded with a stark order authorizing force against any vessels deploying mines, escalating fears of direct confrontation. Oil prices have surged for a third day, reflecting deepening market anxiety. Meanwhile, reports on Mojtaba Khamenei’s condition add another layer of uncertainty. With naval blockades tightening and both sides escalating, the situation threatens global energy flows and raises the risk of a wider conflict in the region.#Iran #IRGC #Trump #Hormuz #OilPrices #BreakingNews #NavalStandoff #Geopolitics #MiddleEast #GlobalCrisis